DIY SWADDLE BLANKET- How to Make a Muslin Swaddle Blanket for Baby

Learn how to make muslin swaddle blankets, a must have newborn baby essential.
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It wasn't until my third or fourth child that I discovered the wonders of the muslin swaddle blanket. For my children before that, I struggled to wrap their tiny bodies tightly in undersized flannel receiving blankets. I probably opened in excess of 20 of these types of blankets at my baby shower, but they didn't work well for two reasons. A. Flannel isn't stretchy and B. They were two small to get them underneath the baby, around their back and to the front, which is necessary for a good swaddle.
I read about muslin swaddle blankets and decided to give them a try. When I saw the high price tag on the name brand store versions, I ended up in the same place I always do in a situation like that...with an Amazon package of fabric yardage and a trip upstairs to my sewing room. DIY or die, baby!
Now, upon a little research I discovered, muslin swaddle blankets aren't actually made out of muslin at all. They are made from a super lightweight, and mildly stretchy, cotton gauze. The fabric feels a little scratchy when you first get it out of the package, but after a few washings its buttery smooth.
Two and a half yards of 52" wide cotton gauze fabric will get you two swaddle blankets.
Now, get ready for it, this tutorial is soooo simple!
How to make muslin swaddle blankets
Cut out a 43" by 50" piece of cotton gauze fabric.
Press the edges over 1/2" and then another 1/2" to hide the raw edges inside.
Sew the hem in place.
Take special care on the corners to back and forward stitch all the way to the edges, so they are fully sewn down.
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[@lorie8437]

I am a grandma with no little ones in my family, but I just love to watch and reminisce. I miss those days.

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Lorie V. Aww you're comment really touched my heart. I'm about to be a mummy myself but my own mother isn't around. so I sort of know how you feel. Memories are a wonderful thing

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Lorie V. that is so sweet. my brother is going to be a dad in february and that makes our parents firsttime grandparents. such an excited time for all of us. blessings to you and your family 💓

[@919Cecilia]

@@behabtwa good luck

[@mithaiable]

Grandma love you. I m missing my mommy. We are far away from her and will have a baby soon. Love from us.❤️

[@deanhenthorn1890]

I’m a granddad who’s got another grandson coming soon. This is the easiest way to make a swaddle blanket. I can make this! Thanks!

[@courtneybougie7904]

Hi there- I just love watching your videos. My youngest "baby" is now a special education teacher and will be 36 this year. I can't believe how time has flown. I wish we had known these techniques back then. Swaddling. Co-sleeping. Wraps. How lovely for you to have such a bond.

[@chelseabaird9071]

These videos are helping me so much as I prep for the arrival of my own baby. I cannot tell you how your approach to sewing has given me the confidence to just jump in! There are sooo many tutorials out there but you do yours in such a clean, simple fashion - I just can't help but keep coming back for more

[@jolinasimpson125]

39 weeks +1 day and Making 2 now thanks to you. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@Jwookie5]

uhm.... i don't even have kids but I started sewing. This popped up and I LOVE your video! so calming. You're awesome thanks for sharing

[@joyjames5442]

My boy always loved having his both arms out when I would swaddle him. Miss those days 😊

[@LivingitCountry]

Love love love swaddle blankets!!! My little girl loved being swaddled as a newborn and hoping my new baby loves it too! Great tutorial! Thanks for the fun video

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

You're welcome 😊

[@mariantroyer5678]

I just stumbled across your channel,an I’m in love with it! I love the calmness an peacefulness you having going on here. Blessings to you,from a mama of 3 little boys. 💞

[@freewaybaby]

I have no use for any baby things, but since this came up after another one of your videos, I watched anyway.... you kids are both ADORABLE!!! Like someone else said, 30 something years ago, no one knew about swaddling (here in the US, anyway) and I wonder how many babies (and moms) this would have helped! Continued blessings to you and your little family!

[@OWB-ml2ux]

Loved this! Gosh, I even love how you iron on the floor! Perfection. xx

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Lol! Thank you, Erana!

[@kridder1018]

TY for the tutorial! I've found the fabric in Walmart, and Joann Fabrics as well. Its pretty easy to find now days, and making them tends to be slightly less inexpensive than buying them.

[@kimberlyhernandez6768]

kridder1018 what is the fabric called??

[@appletinImom0f5]

Love it.. I been blessed to find Muslim blankets cheap and as gifts but love love love.. I make make some for fun.. Aldis has Muslim blankets 4 for $10 neutral colors.. And they are great!! I love this video takes for sharing!!

[@kittycotten]

Love this tutorial! I heard you mention you do co-sleeping and I’d love to know more about how you co-sleep and any tips!!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you, Kitty! It is on the list 📑

[@sarakat3707]

Those swaddle blankets with baby number 1! We were new to Iowa and had no idea how hot and humid it is. Baby girl had to be swaddled to sleep but it seemed impossible because it was so hot. These were a lifesaver

[@CeeCee2118]

Super grateful I stumbled on this video.

[@patrice8333]

Thank you for the direction to the swaddle blanket. It was so easy, I just made 6 for a baby shower gift.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Ahh yay!

[@joycerobertson7758]

Going to make for my grandchildren. So easy. Thank you

[@rochelleflores1972]

This tutorial was absolutely perfect! Thank you so much 😊

[@papernlace123]

Great project Lisa! I miss swaddling my baby boys! My middle son turns 17 today.! Baby Micah is so cute and so big now! Thanks for sharing, Nicole :-)

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

They grow up so fast! Aw! Thank you so much!

[@angelabraverman6755]

This is amazing Lisa! So simple...who knew?

[@tonispearman7973]

Lovely!!

[@susanvelez6534]

Happy February Lisa ..... Little man is growing so fast :) those are beautiful when my son and future wife have a baby I may have you make some for me and I'll pay you! Those are beautiful !

[@ourdiyary]

Those Aden + Anais swaddle blankets are super expensive! This is so much better! And yay (!!!) for your cute little video star!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Aw, thank so much!

[@frugalfarhyn5817]

I just stumbled upon your videos today and I love them! I have already watched 4. I would love to make these. How you wash them regularly and when they get quite gross? I know it is a more delicate material so I don’t want to ruin them after doing the work.

[@RayaWhisse]

Great video! You probably already know this but when wrapping a baby in a stretchy wrap you should always be able to see the babys face. Its hard for us to se so maby you did see the babys face. Any how, just wanted to say that in case any other mums see this and get inspired to carry their babys 🙂 I have carryed both my boys well over 3 year. Transitioned over to woven wraps when they got bigger.

[@judithalb]

This is very helpful! Thank you for making this kind of videos.

[@shereebebak3714]

Okay I LOVE this!! Definitely going to try it:) What were your settings on for your sewing machine? Like tension and sew pattern?

[@ruthanndietz7953]

Should I wash and dry the fabric before I cut out the blanket?

[@munasdin]

do you have the same fabric on the video that is mentioned in the links? it looks very nice and stretchy and I doubt that regular cotton fabric would be same stretchy ... please advise. thanks!!!!!

[@nataliafeenstra9415]

Lisa, if a baby is born in winter, would muslin/cotton gauze fabric be warm enough or should I go for a jersey knit?

[@megansampson2570]

Love it! I have 4 already would u say a newborn needs more or would that be enough?

[@CeeCee2118]

I LOVE this!

[@carris3ringcircus390]

My almost 6 year old still uses his Aden and Anais swaddle blankets as sheets to sleep with. LoL Good thing because they were not cheap. I wonder if he would like if I made a big one that would cover his bed because he is so use to the feel. Hmmm.. I might try it.lol Thanks

[@savannahlovell363]

Trying to make baby shower gifts and this was super helpful, thank you! Also, where did you find that white ruffled slipcover on your chair at the beginning of the video?!

[@savannahlovell363]

Nevermind, I just found your video!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I actually made that! You can see the tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4GvaYicZap1hqs

[@gingypants]

Love this too! I definitely have to try this.

[@alyhome]

awesome I love this will be trying

[@tiffanyburgess3345]

Love these!! Have you tried making your own reusable nursing pads? Would love a tutorial

[@amberwilkey6756]

Hi! I love this video but the links do not have the product for sale anymore except the amazon one. How do I look it up? Thanks!

[@khoubrowne9017]

Yay! Thank you! I found a bunch of adorable muslin fabric at hobby lobby and I wanted to make my own. Wish me luck! Haha

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Good luck!

[@LaVenderlocx]

You can do it hunny. I saw some at hobby lobby as well didnt know how much to get or how to make them. Im no seamstress so...wish me luck as well. Baby due in June so I figured it would be perfect to keep him warm and cool enough. This video is super helpful... Just found out I'm doing it wrong but, I'm definitely gonna try her method!

[@teresalgeorge]

Was this double cotton gauze or single?

[@goaskher8]

Instead of cutting, does this fabric rip in a straight line? And can I serge the edges instead?

[@stephanien7476]

Love it. Thank you!

[@92popemv]

Can you use knit fabric for this, or even calico?

[@mirandafroese7400]

Do you pre wash your fabric?

[@sierraschmidt1769]

Where did you get your Cotten knit fabric for these swaddles?

[@christianmommybillionaires]

Just met you and I love you. New subbie!! Please can you tell me I want to find some options with cute girly prints. Can you give me some key terms to look for when searching so I can find the cost efficient option? How many yards to make the one you made? Thanks for this. These blankets are so expensive in the store. Nice to find a cheaper option without risking quality! XOXO 💋

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

www.farmhouseonboone.com/farmhouse-on-boone/how-to-make-muslin-swaddle-blankets/ Here is the post that has the links where I like to get the fabric 😊

[@yeseniacontreras8038]

I never bought aden and anais because they were ridiculously expensive. I saw the fabric super cheap at walmart and I am so glad i didn't buy them.

[@kaysmith4558]

At what age do you stop swaddling baby? I heard after 2 months?

[@eversosophi9653]

cute baby boy • btw i love your channel

[@tesmanian3710]

Can I make this with Jersey Fabric?

[@lollypop9900]

Your videos are great! What do you do about new born sleep? Can you please do a video? Thanks!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I just cosleep. :)

[@margeestes253]

If you have a serger just serge all the edges....easy peasy!

[@travistribe5627]

I was just curious when making these could you instead add a fun bias tape around the blanket to make it more fun?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes! Absolutely! :)

[@atreuil3924]

what stick setting do you put your sewing machine on? reg stitch? stretch?

[@atreuil3924]

stitch*

[@lindseybarnett2779]

Where can I find this fabric and what was it called

[@terezatobakova9520]

Thank you!! Have you tried to make your own blanket for baby wearing?

[@tinagreer7111]

I did not find the link for purchasing the fabric for the swaddle blanket...

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Hi Tina, The links are in the description box below the video :)

[@tee6159]

Hi please what brand of wrap are you carrying your baby in?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

It is a Solly Baby Wrap. :)

[@judithalb]

Hello, what color is the Solly Baby Wrap that you are wearing? I see the color orion, marengo,sky..but none of them look like that color.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Its the warm grey. I'm not sure they have that color anymore.

[@rinikurian5876]

Can you do a video on co sleeping setup

[@pliniderisrodriguez6806]

Lisa do you use cloth diapers?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes I do. :)

[@pliniderisrodriguez6806]

Do you have a video on it? I live in NYC and i am having my first child and i am interested in cloth diapering but i am overwhelmed with the selections and it seems like a lot of work. Also we don’t have washer and dryer in the house we would have to use a communal laundry room. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@lupelovescrafts6985]

Should I wash it before?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes! It would be good to wash it so that it shrinks before you sew it :)

[@m.hoffman161]

Do we need to use a Double Gauze fabric or single?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I used a single layer, but you can definitely do double gauze if you wish :)

[@erikabutterfly]

This was one of the videos I'd actually saved to watch as a potential gift idea for a pregnant friend. Sadly her baby died about 2 months into the pregnancy and the news didn't fully sink in until I watched this video: She's not going to be able to hold, let alone swaddle her little one! 😭

[@pumkin658]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2018 🦃

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well :)

[@tentudeski7306]

I got fabric to make these and I'm so confused cause I could swaddle myself with the size of this thing

[@MyKitchenCorner]

:)

[@nehasharma-gc5nm]

Did she carry a baby?? How suffocated for a baby

[@pujasain1546]

The title of the video says Muslin blanket... and then you go on to say in the video that it’s not actually muslin, it’s cotton gauze ... !?!?!?

[@karenblankenship401]

All I can think about is if the baby is able to breathe

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Muslin is so thin and breathable....the baby does great!

[@ralpha679]

Don't co-sleep